Why Medical Supply Shortages Keep Occurring
Abstract
Many people trying to fill a routine prescription or treat an ailment during the winter cold and flu season are discovering that it is not as convenient as dropping by their local pharmacy. Amoxicillin, Tamiflu, and Adderall are just some of the drugs in short supply now, forcing people to hunt them down across cities, go without them for days, or search for an alternative treatment. While these shortages may be an annoyance for some, they could be harmful for many—risking the health and lives of people across the country. Why is the country still facing such shortages?
Fields of Study & Subjects
Healthcare Policy and Management
Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
Healthcare cost
quality
practices
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Productivity Press eBooks
- Pages
- 36–37
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter